William McCarty, comp. The American National Song Book. 1842.
The Relics of WashingtonSilas Sexton Steele (b. 1812)
Tune—“Meeting of the Waters”
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There, shrouded in glory, great Washington sleeps;
There the spirits of freedom exultingly roam,
Their blessings to breathe on the patriot’s tomb.
For Glory’s hand lights up the grave of the just;
And the sun of his valour, which brighter still glows,
Shall hallow the spot where his relics repose.
His deeds shall light forth her brave sons to his tomb;
And his name’s hallow’d splendour a watchword shall be
For millions who yet shall resolve to be free.